This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 462 - 460: Overbearing Eastern Wilderness

Just moments before, Wu Wang had asked Zhong to create an avatar for him with a fake identity. The next moment, Zhong’s reply had arrived.

"Master, the avatar is ready. According to the current passage of time, the avatar was picked up eight years ago by a female hunter on the roadside as a... fool. This avatar has only a body without a soul. It can take care of itself and do some simple labor. It has now grown into an eight-year-old child. If you are not satisfied with this avatar, I can make a new one, probably about three years older than the one used by Lord Jingwei."

So quickly? Wu Wang couldn’t help but mutter in his heart.

"Master, the separation between the Outer Sky and the inner heavens allows me to manipulate time more easily."

"I understand," Wu Wang said, "I will descend into this avatar shortly."

"Yes, Master. Do you have any other instructions?" Zhong Ling asked gently. "Your Primordial Spirit is now so strong that you can talk to Zhong for half a day without getting a headache!"

"You should focus more on searching for the cause of the disintegration of heaven and earth."

"Understood."

"Speak properly!"

Wu Wang feigned a strike, and Zhong Ling YELPED and instantly vanished without a trace.

How is this Eastern Emperor’s Bell getting so lively?

Opening his eyes, Wu Wang continued to review the important affairs of the Celestial Court. The slight fatigue from communicating with the Eastern Emperor’s Bell washed over him, and he couldn’t help but yawn.

"Your Majesty," Fire Plume, at his side, reminded him, "Perhaps you should rest for a bit. When we reach the Eastern Wilderness, your subordinate will wake you."

"No need," Wu Wang smiled. "If I need to rest, I’ll have plenty of opportunity when I finish the matters at hand."

"Is there anything your subordinate can do for you?" A trace of eagerness was in Fire Plume’s eyes.

Wu Wang said, "When we reach the Eastern Wilderness, just put on a fierce expression and casually reveal the Dao of Fire. It’s best if you can intimidate those Innate Gods."

"Yes, your subordinate understands!"

Fire Plume immediately stood tall and straight, shouldering his long spear with a heroic, formidable air.

He really does have a bit of the Fire God’s flair now.

Suddenly, a yawn was heard. Yun Zhongjun sat up, stretching, from a corner. After opening his eyes, his gaze was half blank and half confused. He muttered to himself for quite a while but didn’t come to any conclusions.

The accompanying Divine Spirits looked at Yun Zhongjun with a mixture of envy. Only the second-in-command of the Celestial Court would dare to be so relaxed and unrestrained in front of the Eastern Emperor, the leader of the Heavenly Dao.

"Your Majesty," Yun Zhongjun approached Wu Wang with his hands behind his back, his weary sigh already revealing the results of the deductions from his sleep.

Wu Wang said warmly, "Big brother, don’t push yourself too hard."

"Let’s take care of the present business first," Yun Zhongjun said. "There is still a slight hidden danger concerning the Eastern Wilderness. Does Your Majesty plan to directly subjugate the Eastern Wilderness this time?"

"How could that be?" Wu Wang was unreserved, as all the Gods present were carefully selected and would be heavily relied upon by the Celestial Court in the future. Wu Wang said, "The Eastern Wilderness is a target we’ve set up with great difficulty. Naturally, we can’t take it down just yet."

"So you are pressuring Xihe?"

Yun Zhongjun pondered for a moment. "Xihe is sheltered by her reputation for great virtue. If we deliberately pressure her, we might attract some idle talk. After all, all living beings owe a debt of gratitude to the Sun Goddess. If Xihe hasn’t committed any serious wrongdoing, we shouldn’t make things so difficult for her."

"Big brother, you’re mistaken there. How can this be considered making things difficult?" Wu Wang said seriously, "The Eastern Wilderness is the Eastern Wilderness, and Xihe is Xihe. Xihe’s current position is quite awkward because she was once Emperor Shun’s closest companion, and out of necessity, I have no choice but to guard against her. However, Xihe herself possesses great merits. As long as she maintains her distance from Emperor Shun from now on, the Heavenly Dao will recognize her. Even if the Eastern Wilderness is somewhat restless now, the fire won’t reach her. The crux regarding Xihe is whether she will assist Emperor Shun again. As she is part of the Heavenly Dao’s sequence, the Heavenly Dao will constantly monitor this strong god."

After pondering for a moment, Yun Zhongjun asked, "Then this time, if the Celestial Court is too harsh on them and scares those Divine Spirits into surrendering en masse, what then?"

"That’s simple," Wu Wang smiled. "The current Heavenly Dao is not what it was three years ago when it was first established. If they want to dedicate their Great Dao to the Heavenly Dao, they can, but they need to pass a qualification review."

"That does sound good." Yun Zhongjun nodded, clearly seeming a bit out of his depth at that moment, a state not entirely opposite to his usual sagacity but certainly heading south while driving the chariot north. This was due to excessive mental exhaustion.

"Big brother, you should go and rest some more."

"Alright, I will take my leave now." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Having said that, Yun Zhongjun floated unsteadily back to the bed in the corner, demonstrating how to fall asleep the moment one’s head hits the pillow, and even pulled a thin blanket over himself.

Wu Wang was also somewhat troubled about the Eastern Wilderness. The situation he personally most hoped to see was the gods of the Eastern Wilderness being defiant for once, directly ’kidnapping’ Xihe, and forcing a hard confrontation with the Celestial Court. In such a case, Wu Wang’s purpose of reserving the Eastern Wilderness to gather Emperor Shun’s remaining forces would be smoothly achieved and even yield immediate results.

However, Xihe was not foolish; she must have already seen through Wu Wang’s intention in leaving the Eastern Wilderness alone without forcibly incorporating it. For Xihe, the wisest course of action would be to perform the courtesy of a subject to Wu Wang when he appeared later, regardless of the attitude of the gods of the Eastern Wilderness.

But Xihe’s biggest hurdle was her pride. Once the Queen of Heaven, now a subject destined to be marginalized in the new dynasty—the chasm between these positions was immense, and it was doubtful whether Xihe had truly been able to convince herself over the past three years.

One must not forget that Wu Wang was also nurturing Da Yi within the Celestial Court. With the blessing of the Heavenly Dao, Da Yi’s strength had begun to soar, and nine divine arrows, along with a divine bow, were now in place.

A faint smile crossed Wu Wang’s lips.

Whether now or in the future, turmoil in the Eastern Wilderness was inevitable. And if the legend of Da Yi shooting the suns actually came to pass, it would indirectly confirm that many stories from the Great Wilderness corresponded to the myths from his old home on Blue Star.

The possibility of breaking through the darkness in the future will have been further verified, right?

The Eastern Wilderness... just a mythological testing ground.

「Half a day later.」

The Eastern Emperor’s chariot had just reached the Eastern Wilderness and was continuing eastward. Meanwhile, at the top of the Fusang Divine Wood, within the Sun Goddess’s Temple, it had become incredibly lively. The gods of the Eastern Wilderness had all gathered here, each dressed in ancient-style splendid attire, discussing ancient amusing stories in pairs and groups. The cups they held and the plates filled with various delicacies all evoked a sense of antiquity. Looking around, these Divine Spirits, regardless of whether their appearance was loathsome, were mostly elegant and composed.

Xihe, wearing a golden, splendid garment, sat on her throne, her phoenix eyes reflecting deep thought. The wine cup beside her was already half empty. She hadn’t spoken much. This banquet had already been going on for half a month, and the gods of the Eastern Wilderness were long prepared to welcome the Eastern Emperor.

Xihe raised her hand to summon a Goddess general and quietly instructed her. The Goddess general immediately took her orders and left to continue checking on the status of the Eastern Emperor’s chariot. This was the third time within the last hour that Xihe had sent someone to check.

Furthermore, after gathering the gods of the Eastern Wilderness here half a month prior, Xihe had sent people to scour the residences and homes of these old friends from the Eastern Wilderness, trying to ascertain if they had any connections with the Outer Sky.

Xihe was very afraid now. She wasn’t worried about her own safety; she knew that Wu Wang would spare her life no matter what. At most, he would revoke her privileges within the Heavenly Dao or, if pushed further, confine her to this place. What Xihe feared now was that these old fellows before her might have had their spiritual minds clouded by something malevolent and would insist on clashing with Wu Wang.

The Heavenly Dao now controlled nearly 1,200 Great Daos!

What did this even mean? Such a feat had been unparalleled since the Second Divine Generation.

Xihe, being part of the Heavenly Dao’s hierarchy, could most acutely sense its might. She grew even more restless, especially after confirming that the recent clash of Great Daos at the Kunlun Ruins was the Heavenly Dao taking action against the old gods of Kunlun.

What was the result of that collision? It was apparent that the Queen Mother of the West remained unscathed, suggesting she had chosen to support the Heavenly Dao over the old gods at the critical moment.

The Eastern Emperor, Wu Wangzi, had been in seclusion in the Kunlun Ruins for half a month. Afterwards, the Heavenly Dao accepted over eighty Great Daos at once, half of which were potent enough to elevate an Innate God to the ranks of Strong Gods. This indicated that the remnants of the First Divine Generation, those old gods with unfathomably deep foundations who could interfere with dynastic changes, had been effortlessly subdued by the Heavenly Dao.

What virtue or capability did the Eastern Wilderness possess to be the final stop on the Eastern Emperor’s tour?

As long as the Eastern Wilderness was pacified, there would be no more major hidden dangers in the world. The Heavenly Dao could then methodically unearth Great Dao after Great Dao, achieving a truly perfect order.

Under such circumstances, if even half a Divine Spirit dared to speak insolently to the Eastern Emperor later, Xihe would immediately intervene and force that God to kneel before him.

Naturally, Xihe had repeatedly warned the gods of the Eastern Wilderness before...

"REPORT—" A Divine General shouted loudly from outside the temple gate. "The Heavenly Emperor’s carriage has now passed over the East Sea!"

With a flick of her sleeve, Xihe dismissed the Divine General, who bowed and quickly retreated.

"Esteemed ones!" Xihe’s voice echoed within the vast hall. Over fifty Innate Gods immediately ceased their chatter and lined up before her in four rows and two columns, like a court assembly.

Xihe said, "The Eastern Emperor, His Majesty, will soon arrive. Later, I do not wish to hear any disparaging remarks concerning the Celestial Court, the Heavenly Dao, His Majesty the Eastern Emperor, or the Human Race."

Most of the Gods wore bitter smiles and then replied in unison, "Understood!"

An old woman sighed. "My Lady, you have reminded us many times. We are now weak and isolated; we certainly will not contend with the Eastern Emperor."

"It is good that you understand," Xihe said. "In the current Celestial Court, countless Divine Spirits look down upon us. They would relish the chance for us to make a mistake, so they could use our heads as stepping stones for their own advancement. This is the Sixth Divine Generation, and the Celestial Court is now several times more powerful than the previous Heaven Palace. Emperor Shun abandoned us; that was his callous indifference. The Heavenly Dao rose to prominence, and that is a testament to the Eastern Emperor’s own resolve. You must not be swayed by rumors, nor be incited by the schemes of treacherous individuals. Furthermore, do not think that opposing the Celestial Court is heroic. Today, I am reminding you all: if there are any mishaps later, it will not be the Eastern Emperor who takes action, nor will it be the Heavenly Dao. It will be me. Many of you have not had an easy time existing in the Eastern Wilderness to this day. Do not blunder and drag your close friends down with you."

All the Gods bowed their heads in acknowledgement. "You can rest assured, My Lady. We would never do such foolish things," they said.

Xihe gracefully stood up, the Immortal ribbons and jade ornaments around her jingling softly. "Please join me outside to greet the Eastern Emperor’s carriage."

"Understood."

Immediately, a torrent of Divine Light surged from the Sun Palace. More than fifty Innate Gods followed Xihe, flying together towards the western frontier of the narrow Eastern Wilderness. This act of welcome extended all the way out to the sea.

Within the Celestial Court’s procession, Wu Wang used his Immortal Consciousness to capture this scene, a trace of disappointment flashing in his eyes.

He had to admit, deep down, he still hoped these Eastern Wilderness folks would show some wild arrogance. With the courtesies so meticulously observed, he found himself without any opportunity to vent his anger.

Yun Zhongjun, having recovered from his rest, now regained his usual radiance. Dressed in white, he stood beside Wu Wang, bowing his head to offer counsel. Wu Wang nodded with a smile, and Yun Zhongjun immediately got busy, adding a low table inside the carriage, right below Wu Wang and before the twelve Deities of the Celestial Court. It was naturally a seat prepared for Xihe.

A Deity couldn’t help but ask, "Your Majesty, did Emperor Shun leave any ace up his sleeve in the Eastern Wilderness?"

"How would I know that?" Wu Wang was amused by such a question and said warmly, "Ultimately, such contemptible scheming and base efforts cannot defy the grand tide of destiny. Under the Heavenly Dao’s dominion, everything is preordained."

The attendant Immortals and Gods of the Celestial Court all nodded with smiles. Fortunately, the current atmosphere of the Celestial Court had not been led astray; although the Gods thought Wu Wang brilliant, they would not actually cry out "Brilliant!"

But once a figure like Yang Wudi returned, that could very well change.

Fire Plume silently adjusted her expression beside them, her indifference cloaked with a hint of ferocity, signaling to others that she was not one to be trifled with.

The situation that followed was surprisingly harmonious.

Wu Wang’s chariot traveled at a steady pace to the eastern edge of the Eastern Wilderness. Xihe, leading the deities of the Eastern Wilderness, came forward to pay their respects, calling out "Eastern Emperor, Your Majesty," the angle of their bows perfectly in accordance with the traditions of the Great Wilderness.

Wu Wang appeared at the entrance of the carriage, nodding with a smile to the Gods, and invited Xihe and several of the foremost Innate Gods of the Eastern Wilderness to join him inside.

Xihe seemed somewhat reserved after taking her seat below Wu Wang. While she smiled, her expression was meticulous, and she sat with an upright posture that exuded the charm of a mature goddess, causing the male Deities present to steal a few more glances at her. In the past, Xihe had been lofty and remote, and they hadn’t dared to look at her directly.

Wu Wang remarked with a laugh, "Lady Xihe has been most considerate. Such a grand reception! On the way here, I was indeed a little worried I might hear some cold and mocking words about the Celestial Court."

Xihe revealed an appropriately graceful smile, her voice smooth and pleasant, yet devoid of any coquettishness. She said, "Eastern Emperor, Your Majesty, it has only been three years since the establishment of the Celestial Court, yet the world has already changed completely. Living beings have received protection, and the Divine Spirits haven’t lost their place. This is an achievement the former Heaven Palace struggled for many years to attain but failed. I truly admire the talents of Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor and Lord Yunmeng."

Yun Zhongjun clasped his hands together but merely smiled without speaking.

Wu Wang continued, "But why have I heard rumors in the Eastern Wilderness that speak ill of the Celestial Court, saying that the Heavenly Dao restricts the Gods and causes them to gradually lose everything?"

Xihe’s eyes showed a trace of joy. This was a rather convoluted matter, but the fact that Wu Wang chose to speak of it now, rather than at the later divine banquet, implied that he did not intend to actively provoke the Eastern Wilderness this time.

Xihe’s voice softened, and she said quietly, "Those are truly just rumors. The Eastern Wilderness has always been peaceful. Most of the gods of the Eastern Wilderness reside in its eastern part, content and not contending with the world. How could they slander the Celestial Court and the Heavenly Dao? If there indeed are any such Divine Spirits, please, Your Majesty, identify them, and I will certainly bring them forth to face justice."

"That won’t be necessary." Wu Wang gazed at Xihe and said with a smile, "Nowadays, every corner of this world falls under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Dao; no land is beyond its embrace. Lady Xihe has made tremendous contributions to the world in the past. If not for Lady Xihe repeatedly driving the sun across the sky, dividing day from night, and providing warmth and vitality to living beings, they would not enjoy the prosperous age of today. The autonomy I grant to the Eastern Wilderness is out of consideration for Lady Xihe’s good graces. If the gods of the Eastern Wilderness ever cause Lady Xihe any trouble, a letter or a word is all that is needed, and the Heavenly Dao will resolve all of Lady Xihe’s difficulties."

With that, Wu Wang glanced at the four representatives of the Eastern Wilderness’s Divine Spirits. In their eyes, Wu Wang suddenly seemed incredibly formidable; they felt like ants gazing up at a giant towering into the clouds, a giant that was about to stomp down on them...

Fortunately, Xihe promptly spoke, drawing Wu Wang’s gaze back to her. "Thank you for your consideration, Eastern Emperor, Your Majesty."

Wu Wang nodded with a smile and casually changed the subject by saying, "I wonder what delicacies from the Eastern Wilderness Lady Xihe has prepared for us this time."

Clearly, the Innate Gods of the Eastern Wilderness had not planned to cause trouble this time around.

Which was... rather disappointing.